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Welcome to
The Secret Garden 

Bakery and Cheese artisan in Dorset.
Private Chef & Catering

Chef Domenico Colonna

Your Personal Chef

I'm an Italian chef who started my culinary journey at 14 and have since mastered the art of fine dining. With extensive experience in Michelin-starred restaurants and roles as a kitchen manager, I've excelled in the most demanding culinary environments. Since 2017, I offer premium private chef services, specializing in private dining at home, private catering, and exclusive dinner parties. Partnering with a leading French company in private chef hire, I bring gourmet dining directly to your doorstep. Whether it's an intimate gathering or a lavish event, hire me as your private chef and transform your culinary experience.

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Born in Italy, Made in Dorset
Delicious, local, freshly made

Tavolo da pranzo festivo

 Suzanne James. (Host), on 22/04/2025

Domenico cooked for 9 of us for a birthday celebration and it was absolutely perfect. The menu was exactly as we had discussed beforehand and cooked and presented beautifully. There were lots of additional touches such as amuse bouche and home-made breads, sorbets which all added to the sense of occasion and made the evening incredibly special. We would love to use the Secret Garden again and would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you Domenico.

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